Bangladesh failed to score 191 runs in the second ODI. Mehedi Hasan Miraz's team has lost series with one match in hand in the senseless exhibition of Bangladeshi batters. The goal of improving one-day rankings is now under threat. Of course, Bangladesh captain has given blame to the batters by such a big margin. Rashid took five wickets in the second ODI. As a result, Mehedi Hasan Miraz's team lost by 81 runs.
Bangladesh is now aiming to avoid whitewash after the series loss. “We are very disappointed at the moment, but we still have one game left. Then we have another series and we have to think about how to come back stronger.”
“We have to improve batting,” Mehedi Hasan Miraz said. If we don’t run in one day, we can’t survive.”
It's an open secret to playing for the Bangladeshi batters with Rashid-Juju. Spin coach Mushtaq Ahmed also identified it as a problem. According to him, Bangladesh made a mistake in playing the bowler rather than playing the ball. “This is my observation – they (batters) are playing Rashid, not the ball,” the Pakistani legend said at a post-match press conference. Rashid Khan doesn't spin too much, but he has a lot of value, he's very experienced and a good wicket-taker. Rashid Khan challenges, because his line-length is very consistent.”
